by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
In re Panera Bread Company In a statutory appraisal case that involved the sale of a publicly traded company to a privately held entity, the Delaware Court of Chancery recently decided the deal price was a reliable indicator of fair value and a downward adjustment for...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Maine and shut down most of the state, many companies who were able to have employees work from home did so. Even now, as offices in Portland and throughout Maine begin to welcome back workers, many companies are continuing to have...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings
Bayou Place Limited Partnership v. Alleppo’s Grill, Inc. The doctrine of force majeure (aka “act of God” doctrine) has received a lot of attention during the current COVID-19 crisis, which has harmed great swaths of the national and global economy owing to mandatory...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans
As Maine enters what is traditionally its peak business season and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to engulf the country, some businesses around the state may be on the verge of bankruptcy or looking for a way out. While this certainly can cause stress for business...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Valuations
Linde v. Linde In a bitter fight between siblings over the buyout of the minority shareholder’s interest in a successful construction business, the trial court found the asset-based valuation the majority shareholder’s expert proposed was fatally flawed for at least...
